Decorating: Cozy Fall Palettes

When the weather gets cooler, we can’t help but be inspired by the changing palette of nature around us. The vibrant reds, oranges, greens, and golds warm up our homes and herald in another festive holiday season! Read on for our favorite rooms dressed in cozy fall colors.

Dark woods and military-green paint on the wall panels make this entryway comfortable and welcoming. Reds and blues from the antique rug are complemented by the subdued palette elsewhere. The iron chandelier above is adorned with leafy details for a nature-inspired look.

Orange brings the warmth outside on a porch designed by Kristen Panitch. Black furniture and green cushions add weight, while an oatmeal-and-white pattern on the pillows lights up the palette for perfect balance.

Welcoming golds and yellows warm this kitchen-dining-living area. A farm table made of American chestnut sits below a rustic antler chandelier. Wood is also used in the room’s architecture, with oak plank floors and weathered Douglas fir ceiling timbers.

Tawny yellows and gold breathe life into this corner sitting area, where a French Art Deco game table sits between four chairs upholstered in a wheat-colored fabric. The black of the chairs and table behind ground the palette.

A pueblo-style home brings the desert’s colors indoors with warm woods, rich leather upholstery, and regional décor. Natural elements, such as the woven abaca rug and herringbone pattern on the ceiling, lend texture and personality to the space.

In burnished copper, russet marble, and shimmering surfaces, this kitchen is ideal for holiday entertaining. Natural materials like marble and wood keep the aesthetic down to earth, and the warm reds and browns reflect nature’s autumn palette.

For a distinctive fall feel, seasonal blooms make festive accents throughout the home. This autumnal centerpiece by Flore Designs mixes calla lilies, dahlias, and scabiosa seed heads in an eye-catching arrangement.

A living room decorated in earthy blues and browns is quieted with soft creams in the form of large plaster remnants salvaged from an old French castle. Crossbeams above and hand-blown glass baubles on the iron chandelier give the room a touch of European personality.

Navy blue and rust orange come together in dramatic fashion in this living room. The fiery orange color of the sofa, draperies, and side chairs is complemented by the hardwood floors. A sea urchin-like fixture above lends interest and a touch of Halloween-like ambiance. Pinch-pleated draperies add texture.

A soft peach upholstery on the sofa and chairs melts together with the subdued area rug beneath for a restful sitting area. Grounding the airy palette are heavier items in dark stained wood and a stone mantel.

Paneled doors, crown molding, and other millwork abound in this green kitchen to give it a comfortable country feel. The creamy apple green on the walls is warmed by a wood island, hardwood floors, and a soft red valence above the sink.

Comfy furniture is just the beginning when it comes to this warm and welcoming family room. A bench in an oversized crimson-and-orange plaid faces a sunny gold sofa from Henredon. A pair of plush-backed armchairs, throw pillows, and drapery details inject warm red into the room’s palette.

Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
-Robert Frost

Creams and golds dominate the palette in this restful family room. Thick drapery panels guide the eye upwards to the salvaged ceiling beams above. A chandelier, coffee table, and pair of lamps are made with iron for a rustic touch.

The spill-proof purple rug from Savnik weighs down the vibrant tangerine orange of the walls in this kid-friendly family room. Pink and red make an appearance at the high-backed wing chairs and drapery panels.

A muted palette of putty, chocolate, and goldenrod invites relaxation in this showhouse family room. Tall windows are dressed in flowing beige drapery panels highlight the room’s elegant height. A cocoa-colored sectional and lounge chair, which adds a touch of wild pattern, are from Baker.